Citroen C5 X vs Volkswagen Id.4

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Citroen C5 X
Citroen C5 X

2023 price

Volkswagen Id.4
Volkswagen Id.4

$59,990 - $69,990

2026 price

Summary

2023 Citroen C5 X
2026 Volkswagen Id.4
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.6L

Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
6.0L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • Doesn’t really know what it is
  • Engine could be more powerful
  • Hybrid isn’t coming until 2023

  • Lane keeping aid can be jerky
  • Visibility can be compromised
  • No wireless phone connectivity or sat nav
2023 Citroen C5 X Summary

The all-new Citroen C5 X is different. It takes just one look at the car to realise that.

It’s partly an SUV, has more than a hint of wagon to it, and it’s nothing like the old Citroen C5s of years gone by. That’s no bad thing - because this is the sort of Citroen that people who have never even heard of the brand will likely pay attention to

The brand has shaken off its ‘quirky and French’ vibes for a more ‘modern European’ look, and let me tell you - this is a very interesting car. Read on to find out all the stuff you want to know, plus the things you need to know. 

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2026 Volkswagen Id.4 Summary

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 Pro has finally landed on our shores! Hurrah! The benefit of waiting almost half a decade for it means we get some mid-life technology upgrades and interior features for the single variant that's available to us (at least for now).

The biggest question this mid-size SUV really poses, though, is has it been worth the wait? Is it practical enough? Is it fun enough? Let’s find out.

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2023 Citroen C5 X 2026 Volkswagen Id.4

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